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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.23, 2,046.32 and 338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.23, 2,046.32 and 338.23 is: 507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.23 : 2,046.32 = 338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.23/2,046.32 = 338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.23x = 2,046.32 × 338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.23x = 692,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,126.81/1,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.34

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