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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 1,020.14 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 1,020.14 and 355.42 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 1,020.14 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/1,020.14 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 1,020.14 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 362,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,580.99/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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