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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 1,020.21 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 1,020.21 and 355.51 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 1,020.21 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/1,020.21 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 1,020.21 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 362,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,694.86/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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