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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.50, 1,022.43 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.50, 1,022.43 and 352.32 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.50 : 1,022.43 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.50/1,022.43 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.50x = 1,022.43 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.50x = 360,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,222.54/681.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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