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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,023.69 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,023.69 and 370.40 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,023.69 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,023.69 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,023.69 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 379,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,169.66/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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