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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,026.80 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,026.80 and 359.98 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,026.80 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,026.80 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,026.80 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 369,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,627.46/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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