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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.57, 2,033.35 and 329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.57, 2,033.35 and 329.57 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.57 : 2,033.35 = 329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.57/2,033.35 = 329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.57x = 2,033.35 × 329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.57x = 670,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,119.34/1,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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