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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 1,022.11 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 1,022.11 and 248.57 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 1,022.11 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/1,022.11 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 1,022.11 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 254,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,060.77/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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