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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.15, 1,027.82 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.15, 1,027.82 and 252.27 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.15 : 1,027.82 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.15/1,027.82 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.15x = 1,027.82 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.15x = 259,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,286.89/685.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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