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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 1,021.34 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 1,021.34 and 248.27 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 1,021.34 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/1,021.34 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 1,021.34 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 253,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,563.60/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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