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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.65, 1,600.03 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.65, 1,600.03 and 336.28 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.65 : 1,600.03 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.65/1,600.03 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.65x = 1,600.03 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.65x = 538,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,060.41/1,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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