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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.26, 1,960.91 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.26, 1,960.91 and 333.36 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.26 : 1,960.91 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.26/1,960.91 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.26x = 1,960.91 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.26x = 653,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,688.96/1,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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