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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.61, 1,952.39 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.61, 1,952.39 and 327.72 is: 491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.61 : 1,952.39 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.61/1,952.39 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.61x = 1,952.39 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.61x = 639,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,835.61/1,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.57

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