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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.75, 1,026.56 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.75, 1,026.56 and 273.50 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.75 : 1,026.56 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.75/1,026.56 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.75x = 1,026.56 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.75x = 280,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,757.66/684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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