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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,020.54 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,020.54 and 247.52 is: 371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,020.54 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,020.54 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,020.54 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 252,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,604.06/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.28

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