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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.50, 1,958.08 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.50, 1,958.08 and 331.52 is: 497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.50 : 1,958.08 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.50/1,958.08 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.50x = 1,958.08 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.50x = 649,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,142.68/1,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.24

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