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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 1,026.23 and 337.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 1,026.23 and 337.29 is: 506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 1,026.23 = 337.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/1,026.23 = 337.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 1,026.23 × 337.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 346,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,135.43/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.06

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