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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.40, 1,999.94 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.40, 1,999.94 and 359.58 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.40 : 1,999.94 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.40/1,999.94 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.40x = 1,999.94 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.40x = 719,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,138.43/1,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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