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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.24, 1,548.45 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.24, 1,548.45 and 338.88 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.24 : 1,548.45 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.24/1,548.45 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.24x = 1,548.45 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.24x = 524,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,738.74/1,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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