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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.98, 2,002.60 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.98, 2,002.60 and 361.10 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.98 : 2,002.60 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.98/2,002.60 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.98x = 2,002.60 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.98x = 723,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,138.86/1,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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