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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 1,023.36 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 1,023.36 and 249.52 is: 374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 1,023.36 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/1,023.36 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 1,023.36 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 255,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,348.79/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.38

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