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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,020.39 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,020.39 and 247.35 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,020.39 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,020.39 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,020.39 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 252,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,393.47/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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