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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.35, 1,024.70 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.35, 1,024.70 and 244.42 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.35 : 1,024.70 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.35/1,024.70 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.35x = 1,024.70 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.35x = 250,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,457.17/683.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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