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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.16, 1,806.16 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.16, 1,806.16 and 338.44 is: 507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.16 : 1,806.16 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.16/1,806.16 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.16x = 1,806.16 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.16x = 611,276.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,276.79/1,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.64

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