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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.58, 1,998.87 and 358.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.58, 1,998.87 and 358.69 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.58 : 1,998.87 = 358.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.58/1,998.87 = 358.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.58x = 1,998.87 × 358.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.58x = 716,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,974.68/1,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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