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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.55, 1,961.39 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.55, 1,961.39 and 333.66 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.55 : 1,961.39 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.55/1,961.39 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.55x = 1,961.39 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.55x = 654,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,437.39/1,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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