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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 1,020.17 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 1,020.17 and 247.38 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 1,020.17 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/1,020.17 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 1,020.17 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 252,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,364.55/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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