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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.27, 1,021.62 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.27, 1,021.62 and 373.48 is: 559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.27 : 1,021.62 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.27/1,021.62 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.27x = 1,021.62 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.27x = 381,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,554.64/682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.24

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