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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.64, 1,603.19 and 338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.64, 1,603.19 and 338.27 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.64 : 1,603.19 = 338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.64/1,603.19 = 338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.64x = 1,603.19 × 338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.64x = 542,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,303.91/1,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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