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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.42, 1,022.04 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.42, 1,022.04 and 248.52 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.42 : 1,022.04 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.42/1,022.04 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.42x = 1,022.04 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.42x = 253,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,997.38/681.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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