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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 1,023.44 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 1,023.44 and 370.47 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 1,023.44 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/1,023.44 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 1,023.44 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 379,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,151.96/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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