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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.26, 1,024.62 and 358.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.26, 1,024.62 and 358.90 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.26 : 1,024.62 = 358.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.26/1,024.62 = 358.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.26x = 1,024.62 × 358.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.26x = 367,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,736.12/683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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