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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.73, 1,999.14 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.73, 1,999.14 and 358.84 is: 538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.73 : 1,999.14 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.73/1,999.14 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.73x = 1,999.14 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.73x = 717,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,371.40/1,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.27

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