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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.32, 1,991.07 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.32, 1,991.07 and 353.43 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.32 : 1,991.07 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.32/1,991.07 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.32x = 1,991.07 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.32x = 703,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,703.87/1,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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