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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,023.68 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,023.68 and 271.50 is: 407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,023.68 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,023.68 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,023.68 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 277,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,929.12/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.28

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