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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.56, 1,661.28 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.56, 1,661.28 and 338 is: 506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.56 : 1,661.28 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.56/1,661.28 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.56x = 1,661.28 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.56x = 561,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,512.64/1,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.98

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