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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 1,023.12 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 1,023.12 and 249.08 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 1,023.12 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/1,023.12 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 1,023.12 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 254,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,838.73/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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