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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.68, 1,027.30 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.68, 1,027.30 and 338.01 is: 507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.68 : 1,027.30 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.68/1,027.30 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.68x = 1,027.30 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.68x = 347,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,237.67/684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.15

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