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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.48, 1,024.14 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.48, 1,024.14 and 358.52 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.48 : 1,024.14 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.48/1,024.14 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.48x = 1,024.14 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.48x = 367,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,174.67/683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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