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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.21, 1,026.20 and 337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.21, 1,026.20 and 337.45 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.21 : 1,026.20 = 337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.21/1,026.20 = 337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.21x = 1,026.20 × 337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.21x = 346,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,291.19/684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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