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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,015.11 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,015.11 and 243.78 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,015.11 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,015.11 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,015.11 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 247,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,463.52/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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