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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,020.54 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,020.54 and 355.68 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,020.54 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,020.54 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,020.54 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 362,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,985.67/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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