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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 1,022.76 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 1,022.76 and 335.76 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 1,022.76 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/1,022.76 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 1,022.76 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 343,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,401.90/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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