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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.52, 1,027.86 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.52, 1,027.86 and 246.52 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.52 : 1,027.86 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.52/1,027.86 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.52x = 1,027.86 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.52x = 253,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,388.05/685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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