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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 1,026.15 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 1,026.15 and 337.52 is: 505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 1,026.15 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/1,026.15 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 1,026.15 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 346,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,341.02/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.81

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