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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.03, 1,016.80 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.03, 1,016.80 and 239.17 is: 358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.03 : 1,016.80 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.03/1,016.80 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.03x = 1,016.80 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.03x = 243,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,188.06/678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.67

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