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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.52, 1,017.84 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.52, 1,017.84 and 245.68 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.52 : 1,017.84 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.52/1,017.84 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.52x = 1,017.84 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.52x = 250,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,062.93/678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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