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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.15, 1,019.61 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.15, 1,019.61 and 247 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.15 : 1,019.61 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.15/1,019.61 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.15x = 1,019.61 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.15x = 251,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,843.67/680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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