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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.25, 2,046.39 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.25, 2,046.39 and 338.25 is: 507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.25 : 2,046.39 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.25/2,046.39 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.25x = 2,046.39 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.25x = 692,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,191.42/1,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.38

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