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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.72, 1,955.40 and 329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.72, 1,955.40 and 329.77 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.72 : 1,955.40 = 329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.72/1,955.40 = 329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.72x = 1,955.40 × 329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.72x = 644,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,822.48/1,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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