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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 1,022.68 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 1,022.68 and 378 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 1,022.68 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/1,022.68 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 1,022.68 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 386,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,573.04/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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