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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,021.16 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,021.16 and 355.96 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,021.16 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,021.16 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,021.16 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 363,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,487.78/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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