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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.31, 1,960.97 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.31, 1,960.97 and 333.41 is: 500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.31 : 1,960.97 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.31/1,960.97 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.31x = 1,960.97 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.31x = 653,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,805.39/1,307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.12

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