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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.78, 2,001.99 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.78, 2,001.99 and 360.96 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.78 : 2,001.99 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.78/2,001.99 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.78x = 2,001.99 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.78x = 722,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,638.31/1,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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