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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.23, 1,015.83 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.23, 1,015.83 and 244.39 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.23 : 1,015.83 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.23/1,015.83 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.23x = 1,015.83 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.23x = 248,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,258.69/677.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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