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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 1,022.26 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 1,022.26 and 335.50 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 1,022.26 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/1,022.26 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 1,022.26 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 342,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,968.23/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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