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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.43, 1,023.32 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.43, 1,023.32 and 358.12 is: 536.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.43 : 1,023.32 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.43/1,023.32 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.43x = 1,023.32 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.43x = 366,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,466.24/683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.22

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