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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,021.77 and 373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,021.77 and 373.41 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,021.77 = 373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,021.77 = 373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,021.77 × 373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 381,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,539.14/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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