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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,026.48 and 359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,026.48 and 359.41 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,026.48 = 359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,026.48 = 359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,026.48 × 359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 368,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,920.25/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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