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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,021.74 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,021.74 and 357.52 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,021.74 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,021.74 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,021.74 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 365,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,292.48/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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