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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 1,027.60 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 1,027.60 and 252.16 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 1,027.60 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/1,027.60 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 1,027.60 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 259,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,119.62/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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