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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 1,027 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 1,027 and 337.51 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 1,027 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/1,027 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 1,027 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 346,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,622.77/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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