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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 1,023.49 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 1,023.49 and 249.31 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 1,023.49 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/1,023.49 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 1,023.49 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 255,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,166.29/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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