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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.78, 1,999.11 and 358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.78, 1,999.11 and 358.82 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.78 : 1,999.11 = 358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.78/1,999.11 = 358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.78x = 1,999.11 × 358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.78x = 717,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,320.65/1,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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