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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.70, 1,014.78 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.70, 1,014.78 and 243.62 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.70 : 1,014.78 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.70/1,014.78 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.70x = 1,014.78 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.70x = 247,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,220.70/676.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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