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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.05, 1,021.65 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.05, 1,021.65 and 270.21 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.05 : 1,021.65 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.05/1,021.65 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.05x = 1,021.65 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.05x = 276,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,060.05/681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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