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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 1,018.14 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 1,018.14 and 240.34 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 1,018.14 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/1,018.14 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 1,018.14 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 244,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,699.77/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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