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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 1,020.54 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 1,020.54 and 241.68 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 1,020.54 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/1,020.54 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 1,020.54 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 246,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,644.11/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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