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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.14, 1,026.23 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.14, 1,026.23 and 273.38 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.14 : 1,026.23 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.14/1,026.23 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.14x = 1,026.23 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.14x = 280,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,550.76/684.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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