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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.49, 1,016.37 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.49, 1,016.37 and 244.68 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.49 : 1,016.37 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.49/1,016.37 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.49x = 1,016.37 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.49x = 248,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,685.41/677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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