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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.44, 1,016.52 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.44, 1,016.52 and 244.72 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.44 : 1,016.52 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.44/1,016.52 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.44x = 1,016.52 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.44x = 248,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,762.77/677.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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