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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.25, 1,530.38 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.25, 1,530.38 and 336.25 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.25 : 1,530.38 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.25/1,530.38 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.25x = 1,530.38 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.25x = 514,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,590.28/1,020.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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