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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.38, 1,520.06 and 329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.38, 1,520.06 and 329.38 is: 494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.38 : 1,520.06 = 329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.38/1,520.06 = 329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.38x = 1,520.06 × 329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.38x = 500,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,677.36/1,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.07

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