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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.49, 2,000.33 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.49, 2,000.33 and 359.58 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.49 : 2,000.33 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.49/2,000.33 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.49x = 2,000.33 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.49x = 719,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,274.46/1,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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