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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 1,027.30 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 1,027.30 and 246.16 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 1,027.30 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/1,027.30 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 1,027.30 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 252,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,875.03/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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