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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.59 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.59 and 245.61 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.59 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.59 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.59 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 249,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,929.05/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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