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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.89, 1,994.80 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.89, 1,994.80 and 356 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.89 : 1,994.80 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.89/1,994.80 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.89x = 1,994.80 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.89x = 710,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,148.80/1,329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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