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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 1,019.55 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 1,019.55 and 269.27 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 1,019.55 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/1,019.55 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 1,019.55 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 274,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,534.23/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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