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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.42, 1,016.34 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.42, 1,016.34 and 244.58 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.42 : 1,016.34 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.42/1,016.34 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.42x = 1,016.34 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.42x = 248,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,576.44/677.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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