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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.31, 1,015.77 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.31, 1,015.77 and 244.47 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.31 : 1,015.77 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.31/1,015.77 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.31x = 1,015.77 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.31x = 248,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,325.29/677.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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