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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,022.55 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,022.55 and 352.31 is: 528.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,022.55 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,022.55 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,022.55 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 360,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,249.48/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.21

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