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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.68, 1,807.17 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.68, 1,807.17 and 338.99 is: 508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.68 : 1,807.17 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.68/1,807.17 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.68x = 1,807.17 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.68x = 612,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,610.86/1,204.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.53

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