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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.99, 1,015.62 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.99, 1,015.62 and 244.18 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.99 : 1,015.62 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.99/1,015.62 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.99x = 1,015.62 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.99x = 247,994.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,994.09/676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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