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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.98, 1,999.60 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.98, 1,999.60 and 359.10 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.98 : 1,999.60 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.98/1,999.60 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.98x = 1,999.60 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.98x = 718,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,056.36/1,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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