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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.69, 2,036.53 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.69, 2,036.53 and 331.69 is: 497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.69 : 2,036.53 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.69/2,036.53 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.69x = 2,036.53 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.69x = 675,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,491.96/1,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.53

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