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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.55, 1,994.18 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.55, 1,994.18 and 355.73 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.55 : 1,994.18 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.55/1,994.18 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.55x = 1,994.18 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.55x = 709,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,388.76/1,329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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