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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.81, 1,960.20 and 332.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.81, 1,960.20 and 332.90 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.81 : 1,960.20 = 332.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.81/1,960.20 = 332.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.81x = 1,960.20 × 332.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.81x = 652,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,556.73/1,306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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