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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.01, 1,022.25 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.01, 1,022.25 and 271.03 is: 406.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.01 : 1,022.25 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.01/1,022.25 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.01x = 1,022.25 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.01x = 277,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,060.42/682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.24

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