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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 1,016.78 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 1,016.78 and 245.31 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 1,016.78 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/1,016.78 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 1,016.78 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 249,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,427.67/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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