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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.24, 1,025.27 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.24, 1,025.27 and 358.79 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.24 : 1,025.27 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.24/1,025.27 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.24x = 1,025.27 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.24x = 367,856.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,856.62/683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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