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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.68, 1,991.30 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.68, 1,991.30 and 353.88 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.68 : 1,991.30 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.68/1,991.30 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.68x = 1,991.30 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.68x = 704,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,679.47/1,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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