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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.89, 1,021.61 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.89, 1,021.61 and 357.48 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.89 : 1,021.61 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.89/1,021.61 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.89x = 1,021.61 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.89x = 365,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,203.36/681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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