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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.22, 1,999.65 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.22, 1,999.65 and 359.40 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.22 : 1,999.65 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.22/1,999.65 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.22x = 1,999.65 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.22x = 718,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,674.21/1,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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