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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.17, 1,998.39 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.17, 1,998.39 and 358.37 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.17 : 1,998.39 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.17/1,998.39 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.17x = 1,998.39 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.17x = 716,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,163.02/1,332.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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