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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,023.33 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,023.33 and 356.91 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,023.33 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,023.33 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,023.33 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 365,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,234.21/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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