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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.94, 1,017.32 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.94, 1,017.32 and 245.04 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.94 : 1,017.32 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.94/1,017.32 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.94x = 1,017.32 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.94x = 249,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,282.87/677.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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