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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 1,014.85 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 1,014.85 and 243.71 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 1,014.85 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/1,014.85 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 1,014.85 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 247,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,324.02/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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