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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.26, 1,017.66 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.26, 1,017.66 and 245.72 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.26 : 1,017.66 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.26/1,017.66 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.26x = 1,017.66 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.26x = 250,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,059.42/678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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