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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.07, 2,059.61 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.07, 2,059.61 and 333.07 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.07 : 2,059.61 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.07/2,059.61 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.07x = 2,059.61 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.07x = 685,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,988.74/1,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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