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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 1,023.42 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 1,023.42 and 249.38 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 1,023.42 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/1,023.42 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 1,023.42 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 255,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,220.48/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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