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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.44, 1,021.81 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.44, 1,021.81 and 242.52 is: 363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.44 : 1,021.81 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.44/1,021.81 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.44x = 1,021.81 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.44x = 247,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,808.15/681.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.65

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