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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.89, 1,023.01 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.89, 1,023.01 and 265.30 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.89 : 1,023.01 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.89/1,023.01 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.89x = 1,023.01 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.89x = 271,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,401.33/681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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