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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.86, 1,027.77 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.86, 1,027.77 and 339.18 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.86 : 1,027.77 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.86/1,027.77 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.86x = 1,027.77 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.86x = 348,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,599.03/685.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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