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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.98, 2,002.37 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.98, 2,002.37 and 361.06 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.98 : 2,002.37 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.98/2,002.37 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.98x = 2,002.37 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.98x = 722,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,970.93/1,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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