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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.14, 1,016.62 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.14, 1,016.62 and 245 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.14 : 1,016.62 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.14/1,016.62 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.14x = 1,016.62 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.14x = 249,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,071.90/678.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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