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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.40, 2,000.04 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.40, 2,000.04 and 359.48 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.40 : 2,000.04 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.40/2,000.04 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.40x = 2,000.04 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.40x = 718,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,974.38/1,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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