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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 1,021.37 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 1,021.37 and 356.82 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 1,021.37 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/1,021.37 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 1,021.37 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 364,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,445.24/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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