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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.63, 1,014.81 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.63, 1,014.81 and 243.64 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.63 : 1,014.81 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.63/1,014.81 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.63x = 1,014.81 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.63x = 247,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,248.31/676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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