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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.22, 1,013.51 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.22, 1,013.51 and 243.14 is: 364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.22 : 1,013.51 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.22/1,013.51 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.22x = 1,013.51 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.22x = 246,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,420.36/676.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.41

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