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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 1,027.04 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 1,027.04 and 273.87 is: 411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 1,027.04 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/1,027.04 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 1,027.04 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 281,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,274.08/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.00

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