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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 1,023.22 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 1,023.22 and 353.11 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 1,023.22 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/1,023.22 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 1,023.22 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 361,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,308.52/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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