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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,021.99 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,021.99 and 248.31 is: 372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,021.99 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,021.99 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,021.99 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 253,772.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,772.27/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.51

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