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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.03, 1,023.23 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.03, 1,023.23 and 249.13 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.03 : 1,023.23 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.03/1,023.23 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.03x = 1,023.23 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.03x = 254,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,917.29/682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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