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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.61, 1,020.22 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.61, 1,020.22 and 368.84 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.61 : 1,020.22 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.61/1,020.22 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.61x = 1,020.22 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.61x = 376,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,297.94/681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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