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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 1,027 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685, 1,027 and 252.16 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 1,027 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/1,027 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 1,027 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 258,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,968.32/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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