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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.27, 1,022.12 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.27, 1,022.12 and 248.49 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.27 : 1,022.12 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.27/1,022.12 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.27x = 1,022.12 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.27x = 253,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,985.36/681.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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