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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.55, 1,959.89 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.55, 1,959.89 and 332.66 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.55 : 1,959.89 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.55/1,959.89 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.55x = 1,959.89 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.55x = 651,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,977.01/1,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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