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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 1,024.08 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 1,024.08 and 335.81 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 1,024.08 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/1,024.08 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 1,024.08 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 343,896.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,896.30/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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