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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.91, 2,033.86 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.91, 2,033.86 and 329.91 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.91 : 2,033.86 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.91/2,033.86 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.91x = 2,033.86 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.91x = 670,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,982.92/1,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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