Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026 and 273.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026 and 273.32 is: 409.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
684 : 1,026 = 273.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
684/1,026 = 273.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
684x = 1,026 × 273.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
684x = 280,426.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,426.32/684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409.98
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