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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.06, 1,024.86 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.06, 1,024.86 and 354.60 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.06 : 1,024.86 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.06/1,024.86 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.06x = 1,024.86 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.06x = 363,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,415.36/684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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