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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.18, 1,959.27 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.18, 1,959.27 and 332.28 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.18 : 1,959.27 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.18/1,959.27 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.18x = 1,959.27 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.18x = 651,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,026.24/1,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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