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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,024.02 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,024.02 and 358.06 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,024.02 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,024.02 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,024.02 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 366,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,660.60/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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