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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.37, 1,021.91 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.37, 1,021.91 and 248.29 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.37 : 1,021.91 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.37/1,021.91 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.37x = 1,021.91 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.37x = 253,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,726.24/681.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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