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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.18, 1,024.16 and 357.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.18, 1,024.16 and 357.97 is: 536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.18 : 1,024.16 = 357.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.18/1,024.16 = 357.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.18x = 1,024.16 × 357.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.18x = 366,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,618.56/683.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.64

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