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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 1,021.20 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 1,021.20 and 329.52 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 1,021.20 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/1,021.20 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 1,021.20 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 336,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,505.82/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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