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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 1,026.45 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 1,026.45 and 337.12 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 1,026.45 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/1,026.45 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 1,026.45 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 346,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,036.82/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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