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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.78, 1,018.18 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.78, 1,018.18 and 245.96 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.78 : 1,018.18 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.78/1,018.18 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.78x = 1,018.18 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.78x = 250,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,431.55/678.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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