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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.42, 1,991.27 and 353.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.42, 1,991.27 and 353.53 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.42 : 1,991.27 = 353.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.42/1,991.27 = 353.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.42x = 1,991.27 × 353.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.42x = 703,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,973.68/1,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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