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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.05, 1,017.11 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.05, 1,017.11 and 245.19 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.05 : 1,017.11 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.05/1,017.11 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.05x = 1,017.11 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.05x = 249,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,385.20/678.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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