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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.40, 1,991.10 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.40, 1,991.10 and 353.60 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.40 : 1,991.10 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.40/1,991.10 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.40x = 1,991.10 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.40x = 704,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,052.96/1,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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