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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.58, 1,952.40 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.58, 1,952.40 and 327.69 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.58 : 1,952.40 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.58/1,952.40 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.58x = 1,952.40 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.58x = 639,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,781.96/1,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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