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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.93, 1,025.51 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.93, 1,025.51 and 336.51 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.93 : 1,025.51 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.93/1,025.51 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.93x = 1,025.51 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.93x = 345,092.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,092.69/683.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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