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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.66, 1,603.08 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.66, 1,603.08 and 338.22 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.66 : 1,603.08 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.66/1,603.08 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.66x = 1,603.08 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.66x = 542,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,193.72/1,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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