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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.55, 1,026.18 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.55, 1,026.18 and 337.23 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.55 : 1,026.18 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.55/1,026.18 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.55x = 1,026.18 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.55x = 346,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,058.68/683.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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