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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.38, 1,023.58 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.38, 1,023.58 and 249.58 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 1,023.58 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/1,023.58 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 1,023.58 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 255,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,465.10/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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