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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.10, 1,027.71 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.10, 1,027.71 and 252.26 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.10 : 1,027.71 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.10/1,027.71 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.10x = 1,027.71 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.10x = 259,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,250.12/685.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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