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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678, 1,017.11 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678, 1,017.11 and 245.13 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678 : 1,017.11 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678/1,017.11 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678x = 1,017.11 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678x = 249,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,324.17/678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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