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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 1,024.44 and 358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 1,024.44 and 358.26 is: 537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 1,024.44 = 358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/1,024.44 = 358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 1,024.44 × 358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 367,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,015.87/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.63

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