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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.64, 1,998.95 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.64, 1,998.95 and 358.74 is: 538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.64 : 1,998.95 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.64/1,998.95 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.64x = 1,998.95 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.64x = 717,093.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,093.33/1,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.10

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