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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,020.76 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,020.76 and 334.50 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,020.76 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,020.76 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,020.76 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 341,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,444.22/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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