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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 1,019.06 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 1,019.06 and 355.30 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 1,019.06 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/1,019.06 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 1,019.06 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 362,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,067.69/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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