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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.27, 1,026.84 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.27, 1,026.84 and 359.87 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.27 : 1,026.84 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.27/1,026.84 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.27x = 1,026.84 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.27x = 369,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,523.78/684.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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