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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.51, 1,024.16 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.51, 1,024.16 and 249.70 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.51 : 1,024.16 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.51/1,024.16 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.51x = 1,024.16 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.51x = 255,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,732.75/682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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