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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.34, 1,998.51 and 358.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.34, 1,998.51 and 358.54 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.34 : 1,998.51 = 358.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.34/1,998.51 = 358.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.34x = 1,998.51 × 358.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.34x = 716,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,545.78/1,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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