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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.99, 1,998.09 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.99, 1,998.09 and 358.14 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.99 : 1,998.09 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.99/1,998.09 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.99x = 1,998.09 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.99x = 715,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,595.95/1,331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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