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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.28, 1,027.71 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.28, 1,027.71 and 377.07 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.28 : 1,027.71 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.28/1,027.71 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.28x = 1,027.71 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.28x = 387,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,518.61/685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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