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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 1,023.77 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 1,023.77 and 249.57 is: 374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 1,023.77 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/1,023.77 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 1,023.77 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 255,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,501.03/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.41

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