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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 1,021.77 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 1,021.77 and 357.18 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 1,021.77 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/1,021.77 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 1,021.77 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 364,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,955.81/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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