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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.38, 1,024.14 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.38, 1,024.14 and 271.80 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 1,024.14 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/1,024.14 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 1,024.14 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 278,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,361.25/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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