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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.25, 2,001.06 and 360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.25, 2,001.06 and 360.43 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.25 : 2,001.06 = 360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.25/2,001.06 = 360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.25x = 2,001.06 × 360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.25x = 721,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,242.06/1,334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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