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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.92, 1,999.44 and 359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.92, 1,999.44 and 359 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.92 : 1,999.44 = 359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.92/1,999.44 = 359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.92x = 1,999.44 × 359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.92x = 717,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,798.96/1,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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