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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.38, 1,650.66 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.38, 1,650.66 and 359.70 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.38 : 1,650.66 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.38/1,650.66 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.38x = 1,650.66 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.38x = 593,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,742.40/1,100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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