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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.41, 1,025.65 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.41, 1,025.65 and 359.12 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.41 : 1,025.65 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.41/1,025.65 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.41x = 1,025.65 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.41x = 368,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,331.43/684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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