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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.28, 1,023.96 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.28, 1,023.96 and 357.99 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.28 : 1,023.96 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.28/1,023.96 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.28x = 1,023.96 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.28x = 366,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,567.44/683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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