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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 1,020.39 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 1,020.39 and 241.35 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 1,020.39 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/1,020.39 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 1,020.39 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 246,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,271.13/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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