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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,021.77 and 248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,021.77 and 248.19 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,021.77 = 248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,021.77 = 248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,021.77 × 248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 253,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,593.10/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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