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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.25, 1,993.65 and 355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.25, 1,993.65 and 355.42 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.25 : 1,993.65 = 355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.25/1,993.65 = 355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.25x = 1,993.65 × 355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.25x = 708,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,583.08/1,329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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