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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.33, 1,998.62 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.33, 1,998.62 and 358.41 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.33 : 1,998.62 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.33/1,998.62 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.33x = 1,998.62 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.33x = 716,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,323.60/1,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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