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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.57, 1,958.40 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.57, 1,958.40 and 331.68 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.57 : 1,958.40 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.57/1,958.40 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.57x = 1,958.40 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.57x = 649,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,562.11/1,305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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