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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.21, 1,022 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.21, 1,022 and 356.79 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.21 : 1,022 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.21/1,022 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.21x = 1,022 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.21x = 364,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,639.38/682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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