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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,020.36 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,020.36 and 247.26 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,020.36 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,020.36 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,020.36 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 252,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,294.21/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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