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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.14, 1,014.22 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.14, 1,014.22 and 243.28 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.14 : 1,014.22 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.14/1,014.22 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.14x = 1,014.22 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.14x = 246,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,739.44/676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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