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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.32, 1,548.18 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.32, 1,548.18 and 338.96 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.32 : 1,548.18 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.32/1,548.18 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.32x = 1,548.18 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.32x = 524,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,771.09/1,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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