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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326, 1,988.84 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326, 1,988.84 and 352.20 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326 : 1,988.84 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326/1,988.84 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326x = 1,988.84 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326x = 700,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,469.45/1,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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