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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.38, 2,001.42 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.38, 2,001.42 and 360.34 is: 540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.38 : 2,001.42 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.38/2,001.42 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.38x = 2,001.42 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.38x = 721,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,191.68/1,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.47

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