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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,656 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,656 and 334.56 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,656 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,656 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,656 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 554,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,031.36/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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