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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.54, 1,014.18 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.54, 1,014.18 and 243.46 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.54 : 1,014.18 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.54/1,014.18 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.54x = 1,014.18 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.54x = 246,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,912.26/676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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