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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,019.46 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,019.46 and 356.02 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,019.46 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,019.46 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,019.46 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 362,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,948.15/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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