Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,020.36 and 338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,020.36 and 338 is: 507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
680.24 : 1,020.36 = 338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
680.24/1,020.36 = 338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
680.24x = 1,020.36 × 338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
680.24x = 344,881.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,881.68/680.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507
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