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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.39, 1,022.64 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.39, 1,022.64 and 357.11 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.39 : 1,022.64 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.39/1,022.64 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.39x = 1,022.64 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.39x = 365,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,194.97/682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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