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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.16, 1,025.88 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.16, 1,025.88 and 359.44 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.16 : 1,025.88 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.16/1,025.88 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.16x = 1,025.88 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.16x = 368,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,742.31/684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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