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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.40, 1,013.79 and 243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.40, 1,013.79 and 243.32 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.40 : 1,013.79 = 243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.40/1,013.79 = 243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.40x = 1,013.79 × 243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.40x = 246,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,677.92/676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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