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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,020.12 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,020.12 and 333.56 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,020.12 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,020.12 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,020.12 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 340,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,271.23/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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