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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.13, 1,999.70 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.13, 1,999.70 and 359.20 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.13 : 1,999.70 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.13/1,999.70 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.13x = 1,999.70 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.13x = 718,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,292.24/1,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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