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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.68, 1,021.02 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.68, 1,021.02 and 355.83 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.68 : 1,021.02 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.68/1,021.02 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.68x = 1,021.02 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.68x = 363,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,309.55/680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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