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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 1,021.05 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 1,021.05 and 356.00 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 1,021.05 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/1,021.05 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 1,021.05 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 363,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,496.35/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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