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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 1,022.22 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 1,022.22 and 356.87 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 1,022.22 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/1,022.22 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 1,022.22 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 364,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,799.65/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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