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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.78, 1,026.41 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.78, 1,026.41 and 273.20 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.78 : 1,026.41 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.78/1,026.41 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.78x = 1,026.41 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.78x = 280,408.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,408.71/683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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