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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,021.22 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,021.22 and 334.18 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,021.22 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,021.22 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,021.22 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 341,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,271.30/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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