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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.28, 1,999.96 and 359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.28, 1,999.96 and 359.40 is: 539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.28 : 1,999.96 = 359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.28/1,999.96 = 359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.28x = 1,999.96 × 359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.28x = 718,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,791.52/1,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.12

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