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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.21, 1,013.71 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.21, 1,013.71 and 243.27 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.21 : 1,013.71 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.21/1,013.71 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.21x = 1,013.71 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.21x = 246,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,605.23/676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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