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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.72, 1,014.27 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.72, 1,014.27 and 243.37 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.72 : 1,014.27 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.72/1,014.27 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.72x = 1,014.27 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.72x = 246,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,842.89/676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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