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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.33, 1,021.38 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.33, 1,021.38 and 270.25 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.33 : 1,021.38 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.33/1,021.38 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.33x = 1,021.38 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.33x = 276,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,027.95/681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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