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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 1,023.37 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 1,023.37 and 249.50 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 1,023.37 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/1,023.37 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 1,023.37 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 255,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,330.82/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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