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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,015.62 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,015.62 and 244.14 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,015.62 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,015.62 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,015.62 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 247,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,953.47/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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