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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.36, 1,545.68 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.36, 1,545.68 and 336.90 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.36 : 1,545.68 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.36/1,545.68 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.36x = 1,545.68 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.36x = 520,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,739.59/1,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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