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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.20, 1,018.80 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.20, 1,018.80 and 246.27 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.20 : 1,018.80 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.20/1,018.80 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.20x = 1,018.80 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.20x = 250,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,899.88/679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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