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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.28, 1,017.54 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.28, 1,017.54 and 245.32 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.28 : 1,017.54 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.28/1,017.54 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.28x = 1,017.54 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.28x = 249,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,622.91/678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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