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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.32, 1,662.44 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.32, 1,662.44 and 338.80 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.32 : 1,662.44 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.32/1,662.44 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.32x = 1,662.44 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.32x = 563,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,234.67/1,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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