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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.60, 1,962.81 and 334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.60, 1,962.81 and 334.71 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.60 : 1,962.81 = 334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.60/1,962.81 = 334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.60x = 1,962.81 × 334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.60x = 656,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,972.14/1,308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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