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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.95, 1,016.65 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.95, 1,016.65 and 245.01 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.95 : 1,016.65 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.95/1,016.65 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.95x = 1,016.65 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.95x = 249,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,089.42/677.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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