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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,020.26 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,020.26 and 355.56 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,020.26 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,020.26 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,020.26 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 362,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,763.65/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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