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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.03, 1,021.67 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.03, 1,021.67 and 270.09 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.03 : 1,021.67 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.03/1,021.67 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.03x = 1,021.67 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.03x = 275,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,938.42/681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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