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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.57, 1,016.75 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.57, 1,016.75 and 244.69 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.57 : 1,016.75 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.57/1,016.75 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.57x = 1,016.75 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.57x = 248,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,786.63/677.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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