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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.86, 1,017.06 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.86, 1,017.06 and 245.05 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.86 : 1,017.06 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.86/1,017.06 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.86x = 1,017.06 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.86x = 249,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,225.47/677.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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