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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.88, 2,038.32 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.88, 2,038.32 and 332.88 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.88 : 2,038.32 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.88/2,038.32 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.88x = 2,038.32 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.88x = 678,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,504.11/1,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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