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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.14, 1,027.40 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.14, 1,027.40 and 252.20 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.14 : 1,027.40 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.14/1,027.40 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.14x = 1,027.40 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.14x = 259,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,110.28/685.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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