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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.18, 1,018.89 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.18, 1,018.89 and 240.55 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.18 : 1,018.89 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.18/1,018.89 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.18x = 1,018.89 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.18x = 245,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,093.99/679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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