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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.82, 1,024.95 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.82, 1,024.95 and 336.40 is: 504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.82 : 1,024.95 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.82/1,024.95 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.82x = 1,024.95 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.82x = 344,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,793.18/683.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.22

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