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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.53, 2,000.31 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.53, 2,000.31 and 359.64 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.53 : 2,000.31 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.53/2,000.31 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.53x = 2,000.31 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.53x = 719,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,391.49/1,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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