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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,015.90 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,015.90 and 244.52 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,015.90 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,015.90 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,015.90 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 248,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,407.87/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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