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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.46, 1,015.58 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.46, 1,015.58 and 244.31 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.46 : 1,015.58 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.46/1,015.58 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.46x = 1,015.58 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.46x = 248,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,119.50/677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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