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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.98, 1,995.06 and 356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.98, 1,995.06 and 356.12 is: 534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.98 : 1,995.06 = 356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.98/1,995.06 = 356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.98x = 1,995.06 × 356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.98x = 710,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,480.77/1,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.20

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