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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.33, 1,020.40 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.33, 1,020.40 and 241.92 is: 362.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.33 : 1,020.40 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.33/1,020.40 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.33x = 1,020.40 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.33x = 246,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,854.56/680.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.84

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