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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.85, 1,535.96 and 330.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.85, 1,535.96 and 330.31 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.85 : 1,535.96 = 330.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.85/1,535.96 = 330.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.85x = 1,535.96 × 330.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.85x = 507,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,342.95/1,023.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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