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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.48, 1,027.60 and 377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.48, 1,027.60 and 377.50 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.48 : 1,027.60 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.48/1,027.60 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.48x = 1,027.60 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.48x = 387,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,919.00/685.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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