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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.34, 1,710.33 and 338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.34, 1,710.33 and 338.71 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.34 : 1,710.33 = 338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.34/1,710.33 = 338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.34x = 1,710.33 × 338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.34x = 579,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,305.87/1,140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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