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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.64, 1,997.33 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.64, 1,997.33 and 357.68 is: 536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.64 : 1,997.33 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.64/1,997.33 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.64x = 1,997.33 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.64x = 714,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,408.20/1,331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.49

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