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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 1,021.21 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 1,021.21 and 270.07 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 1,021.21 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/1,021.21 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 1,021.21 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 275,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,794.96/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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