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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.16, 1,740.28 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.16, 1,740.28 and 338.28 is: 507.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.16 : 1,740.28 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.16/1,740.28 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.16x = 1,740.28 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.16x = 588,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,701.92/1,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.43

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