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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 1,022.49 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 1,022.49 and 357.48 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 1,022.49 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/1,022.49 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 1,022.49 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 365,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,519.73/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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