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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.28, 2,038.92 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.28, 2,038.92 and 333.28 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.28 : 2,038.92 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.28/2,038.92 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.28x = 2,038.92 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.28x = 679,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,534.43/1,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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