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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.34 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.35, 1,953.34 and 328.39 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.35 : 1,953.34 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.35/1,953.34 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.35x = 1,953.34 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.35x = 641,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,451.62/1,302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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