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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.20, 1,021.87 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.20, 1,021.87 and 248.26 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.20 : 1,021.87 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.20/1,021.87 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.20x = 1,021.87 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.20x = 253,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,689.45/681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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