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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.34, 1,027.32 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.34, 1,027.32 and 252.14 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.34 : 1,027.32 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.34/1,027.32 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.34x = 1,027.32 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.34x = 259,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,028.46/685.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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