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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 1,026.09 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 1,026.09 and 359.52 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 1,026.09 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/1,026.09 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 1,026.09 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 368,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,899.88/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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