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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.22, 1,024.56 and 358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.22, 1,024.56 and 358.38 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.22 : 1,024.56 = 358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.22/1,024.56 = 358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.22x = 1,024.56 × 358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.22x = 367,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,181.81/683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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