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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.18, 1,998.18 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.18, 1,998.18 and 358.20 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.18 : 1,998.18 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.18/1,998.18 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.18x = 1,998.18 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.18x = 715,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,748.08/1,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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