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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.33, 1,997.10 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.33, 1,997.10 and 357.41 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.33 : 1,997.10 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.33/1,997.10 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.33x = 1,997.10 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.33x = 713,783.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,783.51/1,331.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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