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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 1,014.58 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 1,014.58 and 243.58 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 1,014.58 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/1,014.58 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 1,014.58 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 247,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,131.40/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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