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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 1,017.48 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 1,017.48 and 245.56 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 1,017.48 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/1,017.48 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 1,017.48 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 249,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,852.39/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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