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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.20, 1,014.08 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.20, 1,014.08 and 243.26 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.20 : 1,014.08 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.20/1,014.08 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.20x = 1,014.08 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.20x = 246,685.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,685.10/676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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