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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.65, 1,014.37 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.65, 1,014.37 and 243.50 is: 365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.65 : 1,014.37 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.65/1,014.37 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.65x = 1,014.37 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.65x = 246,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,997.88/676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.03

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