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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.32, 1,999.94 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.32, 1,999.94 and 359.48 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.32 : 1,999.94 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.32/1,999.94 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.32x = 1,999.94 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.32x = 718,938.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,938.43/1,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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