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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.30, 1,992.55 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.30, 1,992.55 and 354.38 is: 531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.30 : 1,992.55 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.30/1,992.55 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.30x = 1,992.55 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.30x = 706,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,119.87/1,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.60

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