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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 1,021.11 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 1,021.11 and 334.08 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 1,021.11 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/1,021.11 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 1,021.11 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 341,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,132.43/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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