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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,021.56 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,021.56 and 334.32 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,021.56 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,021.56 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,021.56 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 341,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,527.94/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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