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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.62, 1,961.38 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.62, 1,961.38 and 333.69 is: 500.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.62 : 1,961.38 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.62/1,961.38 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.62x = 1,961.38 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.62x = 654,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,492.89/1,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.52

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