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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.72, 1,022.56 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.72, 1,022.56 and 340 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.72 : 1,022.56 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.72/1,022.56 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.72x = 1,022.56 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.72x = 347,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,670.40/682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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