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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.15, 1,021.77 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.15, 1,021.77 and 242.40 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.15 : 1,021.77 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.15/1,021.77 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.15x = 1,021.77 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.15x = 247,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,677.05/681.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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