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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.79, 1,022.37 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.79, 1,022.37 and 335.14 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.79 : 1,022.37 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.79/1,022.37 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.79x = 1,022.37 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.79x = 342,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,637.08/681.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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