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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.67, 1,994.60 and 355.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.67, 1,994.60 and 355.75 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.67 : 1,994.60 = 355.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.67/1,994.60 = 355.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.67x = 1,994.60 × 355.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.67x = 709,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,578.95/1,329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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