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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.32, 1,027.72 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.32, 1,027.72 and 274.24 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.32 : 1,027.72 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.32/1,027.72 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.32x = 1,027.72 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.32x = 281,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,841.93/685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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