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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.02, 1,996.56 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.02, 1,996.56 and 357.10 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.02 : 1,996.56 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.02/1,996.56 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.02x = 1,996.56 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.02x = 712,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,971.58/1,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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