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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.04 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.04 and 336.24 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.68 : 1,658.04 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.68/1,658.04 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.68x = 1,658.04 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.68x = 557,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,499.37/1,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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