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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 1,023.33 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 1,023.33 and 249.27 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 1,023.33 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/1,023.33 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 1,023.33 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 255,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,087.40/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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