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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.88, 1,999.05 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.88, 1,999.05 and 358.75 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.88 : 1,999.05 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.88/1,999.05 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.88x = 1,999.05 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.88x = 717,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,160.34/1,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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