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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 1,020.58 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 1,020.58 and 241.47 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 1,020.58 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/1,020.58 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 1,020.58 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 246,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,438.85/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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