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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.86, 1,955.71 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.86, 1,955.71 and 329.97 is: 494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.86 : 1,955.71 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.86/1,955.71 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.86x = 1,955.71 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.86x = 645,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,325.63/1,303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.93

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