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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.58, 2,003.31 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.58, 2,003.31 and 348.40 is: 522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.58 : 2,003.31 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.58/2,003.31 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.58x = 2,003.31 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.58x = 697,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,943.19/1,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.58

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