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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.24 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.24 and 248.16 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.24 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.24 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.24 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 255,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,664.36/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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