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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.34, 1,022.13 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.34, 1,022.13 and 249.10 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.34 : 1,022.13 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.34/1,022.13 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.34x = 1,022.13 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.34x = 254,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,612.58/681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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