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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,022.52 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,022.52 and 249.03 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,022.52 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,022.52 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,022.52 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 254,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,638.16/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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