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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,022.96 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,022.96 and 335.60 is: 503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,022.96 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,022.96 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,022.96 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 343,305.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,305.38/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.09

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