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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.33, 1,026.26 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.33, 1,026.26 and 273.35 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.33 : 1,026.26 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.33/1,026.26 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.33x = 1,026.26 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.33x = 280,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,528.17/684.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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