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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.79, 2,038.19 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.79, 2,038.19 and 332.79 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.79 : 2,038.19 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.79/2,038.19 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.79x = 2,038.19 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.79x = 678,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,289.25/1,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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