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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.67, 1,997.60 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.67, 1,997.60 and 357.75 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.67 : 1,997.60 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.67/1,997.60 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.67x = 1,997.60 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.67x = 714,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,641.40/1,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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