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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 1,022.76 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 1,022.76 and 249.08 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 1,022.76 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/1,022.76 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 1,022.76 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 254,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,749.06/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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