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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.88, 1,022.52 and 248.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.88, 1,022.52 and 248.92 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.88 : 1,022.52 = 248.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.88/1,022.52 = 248.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.88x = 1,022.52 × 248.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.88x = 254,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,525.68/681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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