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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.30, 1,023.60 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.30, 1,023.60 and 335.80 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.30 : 1,023.60 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.30/1,023.60 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.30x = 1,023.60 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.30x = 343,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,724.88/682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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