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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.97, 1,017.55 and 245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.97, 1,017.55 and 245.71 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.97 : 1,017.55 = 245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.97/1,017.55 = 245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.97x = 1,017.55 × 245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.97x = 250,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,022.21/678.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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