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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.25, 1,996.95 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.25, 1,996.95 and 357.36 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.25 : 1,996.95 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.25/1,996.95 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.25x = 1,996.95 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.25x = 713,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,630.05/1,331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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