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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.60, 1,520.34 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.60, 1,520.34 and 329.60 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.60 : 1,520.34 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.60/1,520.34 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.60x = 1,520.34 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.60x = 501,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,104.06/1,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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