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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.17, 2,001.39 and 360.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.17, 2,001.39 and 360.37 is: 540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.17 : 2,001.39 = 360.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.17/2,001.39 = 360.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.17x = 2,001.39 × 360.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.17x = 721,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,240.91/1,334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.59

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