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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.36, 1,962.61 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.36, 1,962.61 and 334.47 is: 501.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.36 : 1,962.61 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.36/1,962.61 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.36x = 1,962.61 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.36x = 656,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,432.49/1,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.72

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