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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,022.40 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,022.40 and 357.08 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,022.40 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,022.40 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,022.40 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 365,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,078.59/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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