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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.51 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.51 and 243.50 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.51 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.51 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.51 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 247,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,028.11/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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