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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.59, 1,017.27 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.59, 1,017.27 and 245.64 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.59 : 1,017.27 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.59/1,017.27 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.59x = 1,017.27 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.59x = 249,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,882.20/678.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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