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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,017.74 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,017.74 and 245.75 is: 368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,017.74 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,017.74 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,017.74 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 250,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,108.38/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.40

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