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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.58, 1,962.90 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.58, 1,962.90 and 334.69 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.58 : 1,962.90 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.58/1,962.90 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.58x = 1,962.90 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.58x = 656,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,958.09/1,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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