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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.43, 1,024.25 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.43, 1,024.25 and 358.02 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.43 : 1,024.25 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.43/1,024.25 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.43x = 1,024.25 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.43x = 366,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,700.19/682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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