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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 1,026.87 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 1,026.87 and 360.40 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 1,026.87 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/1,026.87 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 1,026.87 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 370,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,083.95/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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