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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.51, 1,018.63 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.51, 1,018.63 and 240.52 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.51 : 1,018.63 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.51/1,018.63 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.51x = 1,018.63 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.51x = 245,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,000.89/679.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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