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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.27, 1,022.66 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.27, 1,022.66 and 374.34 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.27 : 1,022.66 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.27/1,022.66 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.27x = 1,022.66 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.27x = 382,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,822.54/683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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