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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.46, 1,023.86 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.46, 1,023.86 and 358.04 is: 536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.46 : 1,023.86 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.46/1,023.86 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.46x = 1,023.86 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.46x = 366,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,586.29/683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.37

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