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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.02, 1,962.15 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.02, 1,962.15 and 334.13 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.02 : 1,962.15 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.02/1,962.15 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.02x = 1,962.15 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.02x = 655,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,603.06/1,308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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