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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.64, 1,026 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.64, 1,026 and 354.24 is: 531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.64 : 1,026 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.64/1,026 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.64x = 1,026 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.64x = 363,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,450.24/683.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.64

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