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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 1,016.96 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 1,016.96 and 244.80 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 1,016.96 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/1,016.96 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 1,016.96 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 248,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,951.81/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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