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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 1,020.30 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 1,020.30 and 350.81 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 1,020.30 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/1,020.30 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 1,020.30 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 357,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,925.98/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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