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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.74, 1,020.02 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.74, 1,020.02 and 355.20 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.74 : 1,020.02 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.74/1,020.02 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.74x = 1,020.02 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.74x = 362,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,309.33/679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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