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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 1,023.48 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 1,023.48 and 357.41 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 1,023.48 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/1,023.48 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 1,023.48 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 365,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,795.08/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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