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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.36, 1,817.10 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.36, 1,817.10 and 333.72 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.36 : 1,817.10 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.36/1,817.10 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.36x = 1,817.10 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.36x = 606,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,402.61/1,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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