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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.46, 1,016.22 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.46, 1,016.22 and 244.92 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.46 : 1,016.22 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.46/1,016.22 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.46x = 1,016.22 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.46x = 248,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,892.60/677.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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