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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,015.46 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,015.46 and 243.80 is: 365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,015.46 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,015.46 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,015.46 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 247,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,569.15/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.86

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