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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,024.37 and 353.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,024.37 and 353.45 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,024.37 = 353.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,024.37 = 353.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,024.37 × 353.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 362,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,068.83/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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