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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.34, 1,993.85 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.34, 1,993.85 and 355.52 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.34 : 1,993.85 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.34/1,993.85 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.34x = 1,993.85 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.34x = 708,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,841.81/1,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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