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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,021.32 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,021.32 and 248.07 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,021.32 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,021.32 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,021.32 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 253,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,358.85/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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