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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.57, 1,019.36 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.57, 1,019.36 and 246.76 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.57 : 1,019.36 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.57/1,019.36 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.57x = 1,019.36 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.57x = 251,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,536.04/679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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