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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.15, 1,998.05 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.15, 1,998.05 and 358.31 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.15 : 1,998.05 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.15/1,998.05 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.15x = 1,998.05 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.15x = 715,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,919.50/1,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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