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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.25, 2,038.89 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.25, 2,038.89 and 333.25 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.25 : 2,038.89 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.25/2,038.89 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.25x = 2,038.89 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.25x = 679,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,460.09/1,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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