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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.28, 1,016.04 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.28, 1,016.04 and 244.32 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.28 : 1,016.04 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.28/1,016.04 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.28x = 1,016.04 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.28x = 248,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238.89/677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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