Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332, 1,998 and 358.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,332, 1,998 and 358.02 is: 537.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,332 : 1,998 = 358.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,332/1,998 = 358.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,332x = 1,998 × 358.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,332x = 715,323.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,323.96/1,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537.03
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