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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.26, 1,015.89 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.26, 1,015.89 and 244.31 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.26 : 1,015.89 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.26/1,015.89 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.26x = 1,015.89 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.26x = 248,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,190.86/677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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