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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.95, 1,024.54 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.95, 1,024.54 and 358.63 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.95 : 1,024.54 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.95/1,024.54 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.95x = 1,024.54 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.95x = 367,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,430.78/683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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