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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.11, 1,024.44 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.11, 1,024.44 and 272.12 is: 408.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.11 : 1,024.44 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.11/1,024.44 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.11x = 1,024.44 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.11x = 278,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,770.61/683.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.09

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