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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.06, 1,996.44 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.06, 1,996.44 and 357.23 is: 535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.06 : 1,996.44 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.06/1,996.44 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.06x = 1,996.44 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.06x = 713,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,188.26/1,331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.80

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