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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.87, 1,966.33 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.87, 1,966.33 and 336.97 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.87 : 1,966.33 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.87/1,966.33 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.87x = 1,966.33 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.87x = 662,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,597.97/1,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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