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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.24, 1,550.05 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.24, 1,550.05 and 339.95 is: 509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.24 : 1,550.05 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.24/1,550.05 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.24x = 1,550.05 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.24x = 526,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,930.90/1,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.98

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