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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.38, 1,535.32 and 330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.38, 1,535.32 and 330.10 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.38 : 1,535.32 = 330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.38/1,535.32 = 330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.38x = 1,535.32 × 330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.38x = 506,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,809.13/1,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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