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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.39, 2,001.29 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.39, 2,001.29 and 360.27 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.39 : 2,001.29 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.39/2,001.29 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.39x = 2,001.29 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.39x = 721,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,002.95/1,334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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