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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.72, 2,039.59 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.72, 2,039.59 and 333.72 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.72 : 2,039.59 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.72/2,039.59 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.72x = 2,039.59 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.72x = 680,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,651.97/1,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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