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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,020.96 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,020.96 and 356.04 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,020.96 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,020.96 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,020.96 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 363,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,502.60/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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