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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 2,001.41 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 2,001.41 and 360.40 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 2,001.41 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/2,001.41 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 2,001.41 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 721,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,306.46/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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