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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.22, 1,998.15 and 358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.22, 1,998.15 and 358.33 is: 537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.22 : 1,998.15 = 358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.22/1,998.15 = 358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.22x = 1,998.15 × 358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.22x = 715,997.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,997.09/1,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.45

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