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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.76, 1,557.69 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.76, 1,557.69 and 335.80 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.76 : 1,557.69 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.76/1,557.69 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.76x = 1,557.69 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.76x = 523,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,072.30/1,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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