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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,022.61 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,022.61 and 339.50 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,022.61 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,022.61 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,022.61 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 347,176.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,176.10/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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