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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 1,024.08 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 1,024.08 and 358.32 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 1,024.08 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/1,024.08 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 1,024.08 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 366,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,948.35/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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