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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.50, 1,028.38 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.50, 1,028.38 and 252.69 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.50 : 1,028.38 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.50/1,028.38 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.50x = 1,028.38 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.50x = 259,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,861.34/685.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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