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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,024.60 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,024.60 and 244.38 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,024.60 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,024.60 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,024.60 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 250,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,395.44/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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