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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.15, 1,016.73 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.15, 1,016.73 and 239.31 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.15 : 1,016.73 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.15/1,016.73 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.15x = 1,016.73 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.15x = 243,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,313.66/678.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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