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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 1,020.39 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 1,020.39 and 269.36 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 1,020.39 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/1,020.39 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 1,020.39 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 274,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,852.25/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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