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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.74, 1,015.36 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.74, 1,015.36 and 243.92 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.74 : 1,015.36 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.74/1,015.36 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.74x = 1,015.36 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.74x = 247,666.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,666.61/676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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