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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.15, 1,968.20 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.15, 1,968.20 and 338.23 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.15 : 1,968.20 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.15/1,968.20 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.15x = 1,968.20 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.15x = 665,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,695.25/1,312.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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