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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 1,016.06 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 1,016.06 and 244.71 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 1,016.06 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/1,016.06 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 1,016.06 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 248,638.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,638.82/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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