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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.38, 1,656.65 and 334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.38, 1,656.65 and 334.88 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.38 : 1,656.65 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.38/1,656.65 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.38x = 1,656.65 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.38x = 554,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,771.51/1,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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