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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,024 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,024 and 393.50 is: 590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,024 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,024 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,024 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 402,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,944/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.24

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