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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.21, 1,020.50 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.21, 1,020.50 and 355.79 is: 533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.21 : 1,020.50 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.21/1,020.50 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.21x = 1,020.50 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.21x = 363,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,085.80/681.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.00

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