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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,656.96 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,656.96 and 334.88 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,656.96 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,656.96 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,656.96 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 554,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,882.76/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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