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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,022.15 and 334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,022.15 and 334.74 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,022.15 = 334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,022.15 = 334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,022.15 × 334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 342,156.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,156.29/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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