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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.29, 1,968.44 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.29, 1,968.44 and 338.40 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.29 : 1,968.44 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.29/1,968.44 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.29x = 1,968.44 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.29x = 666,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,120.10/1,312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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