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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 1,022.88 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 1,022.88 and 335.21 is: 502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 1,022.88 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/1,022.88 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 1,022.88 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 342,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,876.02/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.57

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