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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.97, 2,002.28 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.97, 2,002.28 and 360.99 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.97 : 2,002.28 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.97/2,002.28 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.97x = 2,002.28 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.97x = 722,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,801.25/1,334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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