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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,020.60 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,020.60 and 355.71 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,020.60 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,020.60 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,020.60 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 363,037.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,037.63/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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