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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.41, 1,025.21 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.41, 1,025.21 and 358.80 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.41 : 1,025.21 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.41/1,025.21 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.41x = 1,025.21 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.41x = 367,846.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,846.25/683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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