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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.43, 1,022.28 and 248.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.43, 1,022.28 and 248.89 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.43 : 1,022.28 = 248.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.43/1,022.28 = 248.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.43x = 1,022.28 × 248.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.43x = 254,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,435.27/681.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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