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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.81, 1,022.73 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.81, 1,022.73 and 243.11 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.81 : 1,022.73 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.81/1,022.73 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.81x = 1,022.73 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.81x = 248,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,630.78/681.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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