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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.70, 1,999.05 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.70, 1,999.05 and 358.80 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.70 : 1,999.05 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.70/1,999.05 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.70x = 1,999.05 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.70x = 717,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,270.19/1,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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