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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.30 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.30 and 335.52 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,023.30 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,023.30 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,023.30 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 343,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,337.62/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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