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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.94, 2,068.41 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.94, 2,068.41 and 338.95 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.94 : 2,068.41 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.94/2,068.41 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.94x = 2,068.41 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.94x = 701,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,077.23/1,378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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