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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,020.30 and 355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,020.30 and 355.67 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,020.30 = 355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,020.30 = 355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,020.30 × 355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 362,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,890.10/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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