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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.42, 1,027.59 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.42, 1,027.59 and 338.51 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.42 : 1,027.59 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.42/1,027.59 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.42x = 1,027.59 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.42x = 347,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,853.65/685.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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