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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,021.68 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,021.68 and 270.28 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,021.68 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,021.68 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,021.68 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 276,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,139.67/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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