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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 1,027.05 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 1,027.05 and 273.29 is: 410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 1,027.05 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/1,027.05 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 1,027.05 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 280,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,676.33/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.13

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