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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.12, 1,024.98 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.12, 1,024.98 and 358.41 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.12 : 1,024.98 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.12/1,024.98 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.12x = 1,024.98 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.12x = 367,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,363.08/683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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