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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.72, 1,663.28 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.72, 1,663.28 and 339.20 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.72 : 1,663.28 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.72/1,663.28 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.72x = 1,663.28 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.72x = 564,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,184.58/1,108.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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