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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 1,019.80 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 1,019.80 and 247.20 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 1,019.80 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/1,019.80 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 1,019.80 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 252,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,094.56/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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