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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.84, 1,025.28 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.84, 1,025.28 and 359.36 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.84 : 1,025.28 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.84/1,025.28 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.84x = 1,025.28 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.84x = 368,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,444.62/683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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