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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.03, 1,022.42 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.03, 1,022.42 and 248.88 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.03 : 1,022.42 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.03/1,022.42 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.03x = 1,022.42 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.03x = 254,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,459.89/682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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