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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 1,025.06 and 338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 1,025.06 and 338.02 is: 506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 1,025.06 = 338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/1,025.06 = 338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 1,025.06 × 338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 346,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,490.78/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.24

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