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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.37, 1,590.71 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.37, 1,590.71 and 330 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.37 : 1,590.71 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.37/1,590.71 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.37x = 1,590.71 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.37x = 524,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,934.30/1,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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