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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.13, 1,997.92 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.13, 1,997.92 and 358 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.13 : 1,997.92 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.13/1,997.92 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.13x = 1,997.92 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.13x = 715,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,255.36/1,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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