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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.88, 2,002.05 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.88, 2,002.05 and 361.04 is: 541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.88 : 2,002.05 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.88/2,002.05 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.88x = 2,002.05 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.88x = 722,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,810.12/1,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.48

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