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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.80, 1,997.72 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.80, 1,997.72 and 358.04 is: 537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.80 : 1,997.72 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.80/1,997.72 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.80x = 1,997.72 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.80x = 715,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,263.67/1,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.07

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