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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.58, 1,958.36 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.58, 1,958.36 and 331.68 is: 497.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.58 : 1,958.36 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.58/1,958.36 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.58x = 1,958.36 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.58x = 649,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,549.67/1,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.52

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