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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.09, 1,016.52 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.09, 1,016.52 and 245.14 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.09 : 1,016.52 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.09/1,016.52 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.09x = 1,016.52 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.09x = 249,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,189.71/678.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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