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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.07, 1,023.53 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.07, 1,023.53 and 249.21 is: 373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.07 : 1,023.53 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.07/1,023.53 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.07x = 1,023.53 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.07x = 255,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,072.67/682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.97

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