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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.74, 2,000.36 and 359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.74, 2,000.36 and 359.62 is: 539.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.74 : 2,000.36 = 359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.74/2,000.36 = 359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.74x = 2,000.36 × 359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.74x = 719,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,369.46/1,333.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.36

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