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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.36, 1,017.81 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.36, 1,017.81 and 245.55 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.36 : 1,017.81 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.36/1,017.81 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.36x = 1,017.81 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.36x = 249,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,923.25/678.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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