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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.98, 1,023.39 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.98, 1,023.39 and 335.52 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.98 : 1,023.39 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.98/1,023.39 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.98x = 1,023.39 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.98x = 343,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,367.81/681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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