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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.24, 1,018.18 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.24, 1,018.18 and 246.16 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.24 : 1,018.18 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.24/1,018.18 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.24x = 1,018.18 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.24x = 250,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,635.19/679.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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