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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.36, 1,601.73 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.36, 1,601.73 and 337.56 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.36 : 1,601.73 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.36/1,601.73 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.36x = 1,601.73 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.36x = 540,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,679.98/1,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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