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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.30, 1,658.97 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.30, 1,658.97 and 336.62 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.30 : 1,658.97 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.30/1,658.97 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.30x = 1,658.97 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.30x = 558,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,442.48/1,106.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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