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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.31, 1,999.76 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.31, 1,999.76 and 359.48 is: 539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.31 : 1,999.76 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.31/1,999.76 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.31x = 1,999.76 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.31x = 718,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,876.93/1,333.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.17

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