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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.51, 1,023.92 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.51, 1,023.92 and 353.55 is: 530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.51 : 1,023.92 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.51/1,023.92 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.51x = 1,023.92 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.51x = 362,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,006.92/682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.41

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