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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,022.94 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,022.94 and 249 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,022.94 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,022.94 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,022.94 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 254,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,712.06/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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