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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,021.56 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,021.56 and 270.33 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,021.56 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,021.56 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,021.56 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 276,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,158.31/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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