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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.50, 1,022.36 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.50, 1,022.36 and 248.63 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.50 : 1,022.36 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.50/1,022.36 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.50x = 1,022.36 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.50x = 254,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,183.01/681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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