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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.41, 2,000.04 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.41, 2,000.04 and 359.44 is: 539.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.41 : 2,000.04 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.41/2,000.04 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.41x = 2,000.04 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.41x = 718,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,890.05/1,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.14

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