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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,014.57 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,014.57 and 243.54 is: 365.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,014.57 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,014.57 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,014.57 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 247,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,088.38/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.18

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