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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 1,017.66 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 1,017.66 and 245.57 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 1,017.66 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/1,017.66 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 1,017.66 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 249,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,906.77/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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