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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,014.98 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,014.98 and 243.81 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,014.98 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,014.98 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,014.98 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 247,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,461.05/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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