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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.07, 1,026.33 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.07, 1,026.33 and 359.37 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.07 : 1,026.33 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.07/1,026.33 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.07x = 1,026.33 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.07x = 368,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,832.21/684.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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