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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 1,024.01 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 1,024.01 and 249.66 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 1,024.01 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/1,024.01 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 1,024.01 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 255,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,653.09/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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