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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.53, 1,021.83 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.53, 1,021.83 and 248.63 is: 372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.53 : 1,021.83 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.53/1,021.83 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.53x = 1,021.83 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.53x = 254,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,057.59/681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.78

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