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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,021.02 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,021.02 and 356.59 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,021.02 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,021.02 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,021.02 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 364,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,085.52/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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