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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.13, 1,014.38 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.13, 1,014.38 and 243.28 is: 364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 1,014.38 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/1,014.38 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 1,014.38 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 246,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,778.37/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.99

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