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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.04, 1,014.36 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.04, 1,014.36 and 243.28 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.04 : 1,014.36 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.04/1,014.36 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.04x = 1,014.36 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.04x = 246,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,773.50/676.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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