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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.31, 1,962.47 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.31, 1,962.47 and 334.41 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.31 : 1,962.47 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.31/1,962.47 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.31x = 1,962.47 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.31x = 656,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,269.59/1,308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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