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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.90, 1,027.26 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.90, 1,027.26 and 338.10 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.90 : 1,027.26 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.90/1,027.26 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.90x = 1,027.26 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.90x = 347,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,316.61/684.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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