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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 1,021.77 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 1,021.77 and 334.22 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 1,021.77 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/1,021.77 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 1,021.77 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 341,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,495.97/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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