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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.05, 1,999.77 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.05, 1,999.77 and 359.22 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.05 : 1,999.77 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.05/1,999.77 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.05x = 1,999.77 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.05x = 718,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,357.38/1,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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