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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 1,021.95 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 1,021.95 and 334.40 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 1,021.95 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/1,021.95 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 1,021.95 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 341,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,734.97/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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