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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.53, 1,023.84 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.53, 1,023.84 and 336.15 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.53 : 1,023.84 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.53/1,023.84 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.53x = 1,023.84 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.53x = 344,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,163.82/682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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