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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.35, 1,020.66 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.35, 1,020.66 and 247.54 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.35 : 1,020.66 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.35/1,020.66 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.35x = 1,020.66 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.35x = 252,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,654.18/680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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