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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.33, 1,961.12 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.33, 1,961.12 and 333.44 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.33 : 1,961.12 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.33/1,961.12 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.33x = 1,961.12 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.33x = 653,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,904.38/1,307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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