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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.24, 1,999.70 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.24, 1,999.70 and 359.44 is: 539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.24 : 1,999.70 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.24/1,999.70 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.24x = 1,999.70 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.24x = 718,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,772.17/1,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.12

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