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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.58, 1,027.95 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.58, 1,027.95 and 263.24 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.58 : 1,027.95 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.58/1,027.95 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.58x = 1,027.95 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.58x = 270,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,592.42/685.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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