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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.39, 1,025.10 and 359.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.39, 1,025.10 and 359.39 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.39 : 1,025.10 = 359.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.39/1,025.10 = 359.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.39x = 1,025.10 × 359.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.39x = 368,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,413.25/683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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