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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 1,023.26 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 1,023.26 and 243.56 is: 365.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 1,023.26 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/1,023.26 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 1,023.26 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 249,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,225.21/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.28

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