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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.37, 1,026.56 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.37, 1,026.56 and 245.55 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.37 : 1,026.56 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.37/1,026.56 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.37x = 1,026.56 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.37x = 252,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,071.81/684.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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