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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.59, 1,028.40 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.59, 1,028.40 and 252.73 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.59 : 1,028.40 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.59/1,028.40 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.59x = 1,028.40 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.59x = 259,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,907.53/685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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