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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.98, 1,017.24 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.98, 1,017.24 and 245.17 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.98 : 1,017.24 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.98/1,017.24 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.98x = 1,017.24 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.98x = 249,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,396.73/677.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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