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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.97, 1,016.96 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.97, 1,016.96 and 245.13 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.97 : 1,016.96 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.97/1,016.96 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.97x = 1,016.96 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.97x = 249,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,282.32/677.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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