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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,021.55 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,021.55 and 270.29 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,021.55 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,021.55 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,021.55 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 276,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,114.75/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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