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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 1,027.62 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685, 1,027.62 and 252.08 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 1,027.62 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/1,027.62 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 1,027.62 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 259,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,042.45/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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