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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.71, 1,991.41 and 353.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.71, 1,991.41 and 353.89 is: 530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.71 : 1,991.41 = 353.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.71/1,991.41 = 353.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.71x = 1,991.41 × 353.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.71x = 704,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,740.08/1,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.79

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