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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.89, 1,016.73 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.89, 1,016.73 and 239.13 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.89 : 1,016.73 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.89/1,016.73 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.89x = 1,016.73 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.89x = 243,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,130.64/677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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