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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 1,022.51 and 357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 1,022.51 and 357.90 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 1,022.51 = 357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/1,022.51 = 357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 1,022.51 × 357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 365,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,954.54/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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