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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.07, 2,032.62 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.07, 2,032.62 and 329.07 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.07 : 2,032.62 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.07/2,032.62 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.07x = 2,032.62 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.07x = 668,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,874.26/1,355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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