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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.36, 1,997.16 and 357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.36, 1,997.16 and 357.47 is: 536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.36 : 1,997.16 = 357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.36/1,997.16 = 357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.36x = 1,997.16 × 357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.36x = 713,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,923.00/1,331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.24

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