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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.71, 1,026.28 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.71, 1,026.28 and 245.76 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.71 : 1,026.28 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.71/1,026.28 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.71x = 1,026.28 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.71x = 252,218.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,218.57/684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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