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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,021.11 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,021.11 and 247.93 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,021.11 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,021.11 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,021.11 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 253,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,163.80/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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