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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.51, 1,026.81 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.51, 1,026.81 and 376.20 is: 564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.51 : 1,026.81 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.51/1,026.81 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.51x = 1,026.81 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.51x = 386,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,285.92/684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.32

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