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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.36, 1,957.92 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.36, 1,957.92 and 331.44 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.36 : 1,957.92 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.36/1,957.92 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.36x = 1,957.92 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.36x = 648,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,933.00/1,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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