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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 1,015.07 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 1,015.07 and 243.90 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 1,015.07 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/1,015.07 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 1,015.07 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 247,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,574.35/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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