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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.98, 1,016.90 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.98, 1,016.90 and 245.14 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.98 : 1,016.90 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.98/1,016.90 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.98x = 1,016.90 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.98x = 249,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,282.87/677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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