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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,019.52 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,019.52 and 355.68 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,019.52 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,019.52 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,019.52 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 362,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,622.87/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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