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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.06, 1,014.10 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.06, 1,014.10 and 243.20 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.06 : 1,014.10 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.06/1,014.10 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.06x = 1,014.10 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.06x = 246,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,631.05/676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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