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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 1,021.86 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 1,021.86 and 248.52 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 1,021.86 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/1,021.86 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 1,021.86 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 253,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,952.65/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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