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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.52, 1,015.16 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.52, 1,015.16 and 244 is: 366.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.52 : 1,015.16 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.52/1,015.16 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.52x = 1,015.16 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.52x = 247,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,699.04/676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.14

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