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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.09, 1,017.01 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.09, 1,017.01 and 239.66 is: 359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.09 : 1,017.01 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.09/1,017.01 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.09x = 1,017.01 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.09x = 243,739.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,739.18/678.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.45

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