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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.98, 1,015.61 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.98, 1,015.61 and 244.13 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.98 : 1,015.61 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.98/1,015.61 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.98x = 1,015.61 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.98x = 247,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,934.57/676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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