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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,025.34 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,025.34 and 267.06 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,025.34 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,025.34 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,025.34 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 273,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,827.30/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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