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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 1,027.48 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 1,027.48 and 338.18 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 1,027.48 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/1,027.48 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 1,027.48 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 347,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,473.19/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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