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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.55, 2,060.31 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.55, 2,060.31 and 333.56 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.55 : 2,060.31 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.55/2,060.31 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.55x = 2,060.31 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.55x = 687,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,242.15/1,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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