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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 1,021.32 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 1,021.32 and 356.25 is: 534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 1,021.32 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/1,021.32 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 1,021.32 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 363,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,845.25/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.66

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