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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,022.54 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,022.54 and 335.43 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,022.54 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,022.54 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,022.54 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 342,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,988.92/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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