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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.07, 1,027.34 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.07, 1,027.34 and 246.19 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.07 : 1,027.34 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.07/1,027.34 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.07x = 1,027.34 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.07x = 252,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,920.83/685.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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