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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.92, 1,663.68 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.92, 1,663.68 and 368.52 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.92 : 1,663.68 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.92/1,663.68 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.92x = 1,663.68 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.92x = 613,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,099.35/1,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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