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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.24, 1,998.47 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.24, 1,998.47 and 358.39 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.24 : 1,998.47 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.24/1,998.47 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.24x = 1,998.47 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.24x = 716,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,231.66/1,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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