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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.87, 1,015.31 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.87, 1,015.31 and 244.03 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.87 : 1,015.31 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.87/1,015.31 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.87x = 1,015.31 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.87x = 247,763.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,763.93/676.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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