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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.05, 1,027.76 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.05, 1,027.76 and 356.01 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.05 : 1,027.76 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.05/1,027.76 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.05x = 1,027.76 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.05x = 365,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,891.06/685.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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