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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 1,022.70 and 357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,022.70 and 357.73 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 1,022.70 = 357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/1,022.70 = 357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 1,022.70 × 357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 365,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,850.47/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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