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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.39, 1,024.38 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.39, 1,024.38 and 335.97 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.39 : 1,024.38 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.39/1,024.38 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.39x = 1,024.38 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.39x = 344,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,160.95/683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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