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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.57, 1,953.87 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.57, 1,953.87 and 328.67 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.57 : 1,953.87 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.57/1,953.87 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.57x = 1,953.87 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.57x = 642,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,174.78/1,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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