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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,017.36 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,017.36 and 245.52 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,017.36 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,017.36 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,017.36 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 249,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,782.23/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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