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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.76, 1,997.64 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.76, 1,997.64 and 357.96 is: 536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.76 : 1,997.64 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.76/1,997.64 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.76x = 1,997.64 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.76x = 715,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,075.21/1,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.94

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