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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.33, 1,027.60 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.33, 1,027.60 and 351.45 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.33 : 1,027.60 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.33/1,027.60 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.33x = 1,027.60 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.33x = 361,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,149.14/685.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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