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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.08, 1,015.62 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.08, 1,015.62 and 244.23 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.08 : 1,015.62 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.08/1,015.62 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.08x = 1,015.62 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.08x = 248,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,044.87/677.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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