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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.99, 1,023.39 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.99, 1,023.39 and 357.54 is: 536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.99 : 1,023.39 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.99/1,023.39 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.99x = 1,023.39 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.99x = 365,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,902.86/681.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.52

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