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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.67, 1,021.87 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.67, 1,021.87 and 248.50 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.67 : 1,021.87 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.67/1,021.87 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.67x = 1,021.87 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.67x = 253,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,934.70/681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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