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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.11, 1,999.43 and 358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.11, 1,999.43 and 358.99 is: 538.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.11 : 1,999.43 = 358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.11/1,999.43 = 358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.11x = 1,999.43 × 358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.11x = 717,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,775.38/1,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.42

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