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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.43, 1,958.15 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.43, 1,958.15 and 331.53 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.43 : 1,958.15 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.43/1,958.15 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.43x = 1,958.15 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.43x = 649,183.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,183.81/1,305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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