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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.10, 1,013.90 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.10, 1,013.90 and 243.14 is: 364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.10 : 1,013.90 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.10/1,013.90 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.10x = 1,013.90 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.10x = 246,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,519.65/676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.62

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