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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,014.85 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,014.85 and 243.42 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,014.85 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,014.85 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,014.85 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 247,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,034.79/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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