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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.10, 1,023.25 and 249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.10, 1,023.25 and 249.16 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.10 : 1,023.25 = 249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.10/1,023.25 = 249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.10x = 1,023.25 × 249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.10x = 254,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,951.03/682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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