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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,023.24 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,023.24 and 271.20 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,023.24 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,023.24 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,023.24 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 277,502.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,502.69/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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