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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.42, 1,016.24 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.42, 1,016.24 and 244.68 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.42 : 1,016.24 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.42/1,016.24 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.42x = 1,016.24 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.42x = 248,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,652.38/677.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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