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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,019.35 and 351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,019.35 and 351.21 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,019.35 = 351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,019.35 = 351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,019.35 × 351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 358,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,005.91/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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