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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,027.07 and 376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,027.07 and 376.49 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,027.07 = 376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,027.07 = 376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,027.07 × 376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 386,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,674.57/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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