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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,019.38 and 246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,019.38 and 246.68 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,019.38 = 246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,019.38 = 246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,019.38 × 246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 251,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,460.66/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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