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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.30, 1,027.65 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.30, 1,027.65 and 274.30 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.30 : 1,027.65 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.30/1,027.65 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.30x = 1,027.65 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.30x = 281,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,884.40/685.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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