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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.64, 1,028.34 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.64, 1,028.34 and 252.68 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.64 : 1,028.34 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.64/1,028.34 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.64x = 1,028.34 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.64x = 259,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,840.95/685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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