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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.87, 1,022.29 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.87, 1,022.29 and 352.46 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.87 : 1,022.29 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.87/1,022.29 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.87x = 1,022.29 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.87x = 360,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,316.33/681.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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