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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 1,021.97 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 1,021.97 and 248.50 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 1,021.97 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/1,021.97 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 1,021.97 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 253,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,958.30/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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