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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 1,015.77 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 1,015.77 and 244.44 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 1,015.77 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/1,015.77 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 1,015.77 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 248,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,294.82/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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