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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 1,026.02 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 1,026.02 and 337.28 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 1,026.02 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/1,026.02 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 1,026.02 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 346,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,056.03/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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