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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 1,013.80 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 1,013.80 and 243.20 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 1,013.80 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/1,013.80 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 1,013.80 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 246,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,556.16/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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