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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,018.09 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,018.09 and 245.88 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,018.09 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,018.09 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,018.09 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 250,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,327.97/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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