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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.07, 1,014.23 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.07, 1,014.23 and 243.26 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.07 : 1,014.23 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.07/1,014.23 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.07x = 1,014.23 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.07x = 246,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,717.13/676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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