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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 1,017.77 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 1,017.77 and 245.63 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 1,017.77 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/1,017.77 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 1,017.77 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 249,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,996.16/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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