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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.22, 1,016.16 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.22, 1,016.16 and 244.41 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.22 : 1,016.16 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.22/1,016.16 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.22x = 1,016.16 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.22x = 248,359.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,359.67/677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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