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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.88, 2,047.32 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.88, 2,047.32 and 338.88 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.88 : 2,047.32 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.88/2,047.32 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.88x = 2,047.32 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.88x = 693,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,783.87/1,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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