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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.19, 1,016.19 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.19, 1,016.19 and 244.29 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.19 : 1,016.19 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.19/1,016.19 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.19x = 1,016.19 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.19x = 248,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,245.06/677.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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