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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 1,024.36 and 244.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 1,024.36 and 244.00 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 1,024.36 = 244.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/1,024.36 = 244.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 1,024.36 × 244.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 249,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,946.43/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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