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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.93, 1,024.41 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.93, 1,024.41 and 244.25 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.93 : 1,024.41 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.93/1,024.41 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.93x = 1,024.41 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.93x = 250,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,207.02/682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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