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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.69, 2,033.53 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.69, 2,033.53 and 329.69 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.69 : 2,033.53 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.69/2,033.53 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.69x = 2,033.53 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.69x = 670,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,430.25/1,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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