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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.70, 1,995.89 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.70, 1,995.89 and 356.87 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.70 : 1,995.89 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.70/1,995.89 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.70x = 1,995.89 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.70x = 712,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,261.50/1,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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