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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.02, 1,027.82 and 252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.02, 1,027.82 and 252.07 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.02 : 1,027.82 = 252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.02/1,027.82 = 252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.02x = 1,027.82 × 252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.02x = 259,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,082.59/685.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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