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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.41, 1,824.73 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.41, 1,824.73 and 338.97 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.41 : 1,824.73 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.41/1,824.73 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.41x = 1,824.73 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.41x = 618,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,528.73/1,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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