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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 1,022.97 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 1,022.97 and 335.36 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 1,022.97 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/1,022.97 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 1,022.97 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 343,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,063.22/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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