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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.32, 2,035.97 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.32, 2,035.97 and 331.32 is: 496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.32 : 2,035.97 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.32/2,035.97 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.32x = 2,035.97 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.32x = 674,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,555.92/1,357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.98

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