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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.30, 2,001.44 and 360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.30, 2,001.44 and 360.47 is: 540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.30 : 2,001.44 = 360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.30/2,001.44 = 360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.30x = 2,001.44 × 360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.30x = 721,464.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,464.98/1,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.71

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