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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.42, 1,728.30 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.42, 1,728.30 and 330.78 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.42 : 1,728.30 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.42/1,728.30 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.42x = 1,728.30 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.42x = 571,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,687.07/1,152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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