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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,024.38 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,024.38 and 375.03 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,024.38 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,024.38 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,024.38 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 384,173.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,173.23/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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