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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 1,019.98 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 1,019.98 and 247.18 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 1,019.98 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/1,019.98 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 1,019.98 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 252,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,118.66/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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