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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.57, 1,021.41 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.57, 1,021.41 and 335.16 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.57 : 1,021.41 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.57/1,021.41 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.57x = 1,021.41 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.57x = 342,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,335.78/681.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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