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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,021.88 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,021.88 and 356.54 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,021.88 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,021.88 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,021.88 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 364,344.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,344.54/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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