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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.08, 1,960.61 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.08, 1,960.61 and 333.18 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.08 : 1,960.61 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.08/1,960.61 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.08x = 1,960.61 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.08x = 653,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,234.37/1,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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