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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.67, 1,021.05 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.67, 1,021.05 and 247.71 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.67 : 1,021.05 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.67/1,021.05 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.67x = 1,021.05 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.67x = 252,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,924.30/680.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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