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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,022.16 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,022.16 and 356.80 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,022.16 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,022.16 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,022.16 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 364,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,706.69/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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