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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.27, 1,013.95 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.27, 1,013.95 and 243.37 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.27 : 1,013.95 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.27/1,013.95 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.27x = 1,013.95 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.27x = 246,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,758.72/676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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