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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.50, 1,025.48 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.50, 1,025.48 and 358.88 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.50 : 1,025.48 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.50/1,025.48 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.50x = 1,025.48 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.50x = 368,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,024.26/684.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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