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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.43, 1,027.25 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.43, 1,027.25 and 360.02 is: 540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.43 : 1,027.25 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.43/1,027.25 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.43x = 1,027.25 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.43x = 369,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,830.55/684.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.35

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