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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.15, 1,024.30 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.15, 1,024.30 and 272.11 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.15 : 1,024.30 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.15/1,024.30 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.15x = 1,024.30 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.15x = 278,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,722.27/683.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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