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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.71, 1,022.63 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.71, 1,022.63 and 242.92 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.71 : 1,022.63 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.71/1,022.63 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.71x = 1,022.63 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.71x = 248,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,413.51/681.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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