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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.91, 1,023.01 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.91, 1,023.01 and 249.06 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.91 : 1,023.01 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.91/1,023.01 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.91x = 1,023.01 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.91x = 254,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,790.87/681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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