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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.75, 2,038.13 and 332.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.75, 2,038.13 and 332.75 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.75 : 2,038.13 = 332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.75/2,038.13 = 332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.75x = 2,038.13 × 332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.75x = 678,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,187.76/1,358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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