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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.95, 1,027.21 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.95, 1,027.21 and 252 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.95 : 1,027.21 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.95/1,027.21 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.95x = 1,027.21 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.95x = 258,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,856.92/684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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