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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,023.16 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,023.16 and 335.12 is: 502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,023.16 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,023.16 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,023.16 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 342,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,881.38/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.35

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