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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.31, 1,548.48 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.31, 1,548.48 and 338.99 is: 508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.31 : 1,548.48 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.31/1,548.48 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.31x = 1,548.48 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.31x = 524,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,912.76/1,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.48

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