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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.96, 1,018.49 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.96, 1,018.49 and 240.16 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.96 : 1,018.49 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.96/1,018.49 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.96x = 1,018.49 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.96x = 244,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,600.56/678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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