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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 1,023.32 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 1,023.32 and 358.11 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 1,023.32 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/1,023.32 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 1,023.32 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 366,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,459.33/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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