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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.02, 1,013.70 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.02, 1,013.70 and 243.18 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.02 : 1,013.70 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.02/1,013.70 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.02x = 1,013.70 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.02x = 246,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,511.57/676.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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