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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.97, 1,993.28 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.97, 1,993.28 and 355.16 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.97 : 1,993.28 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.97/1,993.28 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.97x = 1,993.28 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.97x = 707,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,921.58/1,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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