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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.88, 1,013.64 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.88, 1,013.64 and 243.04 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.88 : 1,013.64 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.88/1,013.64 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.88x = 1,013.64 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.88x = 246,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,355.07/675.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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