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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.60, 1,015.78 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.60, 1,015.78 and 244.65 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.60 : 1,015.78 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.60/1,015.78 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.60x = 1,015.78 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.60x = 248,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,509.97/677.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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