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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.57, 1,016.42 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.57, 1,016.42 and 244.76 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.57 : 1,016.42 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.57/1,016.42 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.57x = 1,016.42 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.57x = 248,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,772.65/677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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