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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,020.39 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,020.39 and 269.37 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,020.39 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,020.39 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,020.39 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 274,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,862.45/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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