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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.57, 2,060.36 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.57, 2,060.36 and 333.57 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.57 : 2,060.36 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.57/2,060.36 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.57x = 2,060.36 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.57x = 687,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,269.13/1,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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