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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.21, 1,806.36 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.21, 1,806.36 and 338.50 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.21 : 1,806.36 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.21/1,806.36 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.21x = 1,806.36 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.21x = 611,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,452.86/1,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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