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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.42, 1,953.60 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.42, 1,953.60 and 328.49 is: 492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.42 : 1,953.60 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.42/1,953.60 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.42x = 1,953.60 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.42x = 641,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,738.06/1,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.73

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