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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.51, 1,952.25 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.51, 1,952.25 and 327.62 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.51 : 1,952.25 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.51/1,952.25 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.51x = 1,952.25 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.51x = 639,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,596.15/1,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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