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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.89, 2,002.37 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.89, 2,002.37 and 360.98 is: 541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.89 : 2,002.37 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.89/2,002.37 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.89x = 2,002.37 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.89x = 722,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,822.48/1,334.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.49

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