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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.99, 1,999.49 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.99, 1,999.49 and 358.97 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.99 : 1,999.49 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.99/1,999.49 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.99x = 1,999.49 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.99x = 717,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,745.13/1,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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