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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.74, 1,995.97 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.74, 1,995.97 and 356.94 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.74 : 1,995.97 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.74/1,995.97 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.74x = 1,995.97 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.74x = 712,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,441.53/1,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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