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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.85, 1,018.38 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.85, 1,018.38 and 245.91 is: 368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.85 : 1,018.38 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.85/1,018.38 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.85x = 1,018.38 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.85x = 250,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,426.01/678.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.90

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