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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.73, 1,015.23 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.73, 1,015.23 and 243.88 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.73 : 1,015.23 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.73/1,015.23 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.73x = 1,015.23 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.73x = 247,594.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,594.29/676.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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