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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.44, 1,023.71 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.44, 1,023.71 and 357.82 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.44 : 1,023.71 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.44/1,023.71 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.44x = 1,023.71 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.44x = 366,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,302.12/683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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