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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.61, 1,028.30 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.61, 1,028.30 and 252.66 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.61 : 1,028.30 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.61/1,028.30 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.61x = 1,028.30 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.61x = 259,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,809.01/685.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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