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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.50, 1,022.04 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.50, 1,022.04 and 248.60 is: 372.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.50 : 1,022.04 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.50/1,022.04 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.50x = 1,022.04 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.50x = 254,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,079.14/681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.82

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