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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.94, 1,026.05 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.94, 1,026.05 and 337.26 is: 505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.94 : 1,026.05 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.94/1,026.05 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.94x = 1,026.05 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.94x = 346,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,043.94/683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.96

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