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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.37, 1,017.39 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.37, 1,017.39 and 233.60 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.37 : 1,017.39 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.37/1,017.39 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.37x = 1,017.39 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.37x = 237,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,662.30/678.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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