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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.57, 1,015.12 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.57, 1,015.12 and 243.76 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.57 : 1,015.12 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.57/1,015.12 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.57x = 1,015.12 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.57x = 247,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,445.65/676.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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