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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.09, 1,023.28 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.09, 1,023.28 and 249.24 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.09 : 1,023.28 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.09/1,023.28 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.09x = 1,023.28 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.09x = 255,042.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,042.31/682.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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