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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 1,022.66 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 1,022.66 and 356.97 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 1,022.66 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/1,022.66 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 1,022.66 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 365,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,058.94/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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