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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,020.24 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,020.24 and 247.32 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,020.24 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,020.24 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,020.24 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 252,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,325.76/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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