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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.01, 1,997.88 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.01, 1,997.88 and 358.21 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.01 : 1,997.88 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.01/1,997.88 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.01x = 1,997.88 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.01x = 715,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,660.59/1,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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