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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.62, 1,027.23 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.62, 1,027.23 and 359.91 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.62 : 1,027.23 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.62/1,027.23 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.62x = 1,027.23 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.62x = 369,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,710.35/684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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