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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.22, 1,024.11 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.22, 1,024.11 and 340.50 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.22 : 1,024.11 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.22/1,024.11 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.22x = 1,024.11 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.22x = 348,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,709.46/683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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