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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.53, 1,016.99 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.53, 1,016.99 and 245.18 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.53 : 1,016.99 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.53/1,016.99 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.53x = 1,016.99 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.53x = 249,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,346.92/678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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