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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.47, 1,027.31 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.47, 1,027.31 and 252.21 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.47 : 1,027.31 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.47/1,027.31 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.47x = 1,027.31 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.47x = 259,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,096.59/685.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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