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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.11, 1,996.80 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.11, 1,996.80 and 357.31 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.11 : 1,996.80 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.11/1,996.80 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.11x = 1,996.80 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.11x = 713,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,476.61/1,331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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