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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.27, 2,032.91 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.27, 2,032.91 and 329.27 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.27 : 2,032.91 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.27/2,032.91 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.27x = 2,032.91 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.27x = 669,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,383.32/1,355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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