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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.15, 1,015.11 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.15, 1,015.11 and 244 is: 365.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.15 : 1,015.11 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.15/1,015.11 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.15x = 1,015.11 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.15x = 247,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,686.84/677.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.78

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