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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,520.20 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,520.20 and 329.58 is: 494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,520.20 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,520.20 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,520.20 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 501,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,027.52/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.31

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