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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,022.06 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,022.06 and 357.28 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,022.06 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,022.06 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,022.06 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 365,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,161.60/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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