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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 1,017.58 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 1,017.58 and 245.58 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 1,017.58 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/1,017.58 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 1,017.58 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 249,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,897.30/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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