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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.76, 2,000.66 and 359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.76, 2,000.66 and 359.96 is: 539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.76 : 2,000.66 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.76/2,000.66 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.76x = 2,000.66 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.76x = 720,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,157.57/1,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.95

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