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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 1,023.52 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 1,023.52 and 335.92 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 1,023.52 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/1,023.52 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 1,023.52 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 343,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,820.84/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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