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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 1,018.38 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 1,018.38 and 246.18 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 1,018.38 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/1,018.38 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 1,018.38 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 250,704.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,704.79/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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