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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,023.24 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,023.24 and 335.70 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,023.24 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,023.24 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,023.24 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 343,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,501.67/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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