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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.44, 1,028.30 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.44, 1,028.30 and 338.76 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.44 : 1,028.30 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.44/1,028.30 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.44x = 1,028.30 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.44x = 348,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,345.21/685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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