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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.80, 1,021.23 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.80, 1,021.23 and 356.02 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.80 : 1,021.23 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.80/1,021.23 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.80x = 1,021.23 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.80x = 363,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,578.30/680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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