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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.23, 1,014.62 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.23, 1,014.62 and 243.42 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.23 : 1,014.62 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.23/1,014.62 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.23x = 1,014.62 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.23x = 246,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,977.58/676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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