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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.64, 1,020.62 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.64, 1,020.62 and 356.32 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.64 : 1,020.62 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.64/1,020.62 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.64x = 1,020.62 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.64x = 363,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,667.32/681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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