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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.16, 1,996.76 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.16, 1,996.76 and 357.40 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.16 : 1,996.76 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.16/1,996.76 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.16x = 1,996.76 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.16x = 713,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,642.02/1,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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