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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.67, 1,991.35 and 353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.67, 1,991.35 and 353.85 is: 530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.67 : 1,991.35 = 353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.67/1,991.35 = 353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.67x = 1,991.35 × 353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.67x = 704,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,632.17/1,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.73

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