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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.04, 1,015.62 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.04, 1,015.62 and 244.20 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.04 : 1,015.62 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.04/1,015.62 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.04x = 1,015.62 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.04x = 248,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,014.40/677.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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