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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,014.69 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,014.69 and 243.75 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,014.69 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,014.69 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,014.69 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 247,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,330.69/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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