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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.81, 1,017.81 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.81, 1,017.81 and 245.82 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.81 : 1,017.81 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.81/1,017.81 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.81x = 1,017.81 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.81x = 250,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,198.05/678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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